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Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Medical Science Liaison

Biology & BiotechPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An advanced science degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or MSc in a life-science field) or equivalent education.
  • Professional experience in medical affairs or a clinical or scientific field; field experience is advantageous.
  • A track record of high-quality scientific discussions with healthcare professionals or medical experts.
  • Experience interpreting clinical data and scientific evidence.
  • Understanding of pharmaceutical-industry regulations, compliance, and standards for scientific engagement.
  • Strong ability to interpret scientific and clinical data.
  • Ability to collect and integrate insights and communicate them effectively.
  • High proficiency in scientific engagement and communication.
  • Understanding of evidence-generation methods, including real-world evidence, clinical trials, and observational studies.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a matrix organization.
  • Strong planning, prioritization, and territory-management abilities.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including explaining complex scientific content accessibly.
  • High integrity and ethical judgment, with a patient-centered mindset.
  • Ability to communicate in English in writing and conversation.

Responsibilities

  • Execute medical expert engagement plans in line with therapeutic-area strategic priorities.
  • Conduct neutral, evidence-based peer-to-peer scientific discussions with healthcare professionals and medical experts, providing current medical and disease-area information.
  • Identify and map medical experts and key accounts, and proactively engage when medical needs, scientific questions, or evidence gaps are identified.
  • Share and discuss new clinical data and publications, interpreting and explaining them in clinical context.
  • Support educational activities for medical experts and healthcare professionals, such as in-hospital study sessions and regional academic events.
  • Ensure high-quality, compliant scientific discussions in accordance with internal guidance.
  • Systematically collect and integrate external insights from clinical settings, scientific discussions, and competitor activity, and share actionable insights internally.
  • Contribute to domestic and regional medical strategy based on real-world feedback and emerging unmet needs.
  • Support identification and qualification of potential clinical trial sites.
  • Facilitate collaboration between trial sites and internal teams to support smooth trial execution.
  • Contribute to planning, delivering, and following up on regional and national medical education activities.
  • Provide scientific support for events, symposia, and internal and external educational initiatives.
  • Provide scientific insights to contribute to country medical plans and disease-area strategies.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of the treatment landscape, current data, and competitive environment.
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with medical experts, medical societies, and academic institutions to support collaboration and scientific leadership in the therapeutic area.
  • Provide internal partners with clinical context, data interpretation, and training as a scientific resource.
  • Represent the company as a trusted scientific ambassador in the therapeutic area and contribute to its reputation among key stakeholders and institutions.
  • Advance joint value-creation initiatives, evidence-based collaboration, and multi-stakeholder partnerships to strengthen the medical ecosystem.
  • Ensure engagements, materials, and activities meet ERC, regulatory, and medical-governance requirements.
  • Maintain accurate reporting, records in the customer relationship management system, and activity management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Field experience in medical affairs or a clinical or scientific field.
  • Experience supporting clinical research.
  • Biostatistics.
  • Brainstorming.
  • Clinical protocols.
  • Clinical research.
  • Clinical study reports.
  • Disease management.
  • Drug development.
  • Key account management.
  • Medical information.
  • Medical research.
  • Medical writing.
  • Microsoft Exchange.
  • Patient care.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Product development.
  • Scientific support.

About the Company

Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company that uses science-based innovations to develop treatments and improve patient outcomes worldwide. Its products are medicines developed through research and development to address various diseases, aiming to reach nearly 1 billion people. The company differentiates itself by large-scale investment in R&D, a global presence with a diverse workforce, and a clear mission to Reimagine Medicine, focusing on meeting the changing needs of patients. Its goal is to improve quality of life and extend life expectancy by delivering meaningful therapies through its research and development efforts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1970

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